Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2023 Honda XR650L: RIDE ANYWHERE.
Introducing the 2023 Honda XR650L…
The XR650L is one of the most honest, straightforward motorcycles on the planet—which is why it has such a huge following. Everything about this bike is rugged, simple, and proven: the air-cooled single-cylinder engine, the strong steel frame, the long-travel suspension. Electric starting and street-legal features make it a terrific commuter. We gave it some graphic updates last year that make it look even better (black rims, black seat, tool bag, and fork boots, and white-on-white bodywork). It’s a refreshingly straightforward bike in an increasingly complex world. And it’s ready for any adventure you have in mind.
A truly legendary machine—thanks in part to its proud Baja heritage—Honda’s tried-and-true XR650L continues to be a hit with dual-sport customers. Highly versatile, the model opens doors to adventure on single-track trails, dirt roads and backroads, while also delivering capable and affordable transportation in the city. It’s a combination of characteristics that promises to continue the XR650L’s popularity for years to come.
2023 Honda XR650L Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
The XR650L’s four-stroke, single-cylinder engine offers good fuel efficiency and a wide powerband. In addition, its proven powerplant requires very little maintenance.
ELECTRIC STARTER
Adventure is just the push of a button away. The XR650L’s electric starter takes all the drama out of restarting offroad, or getting underway on a cold morning or after the bike’s been sitting all week.
STREET-LEGAL FEATURES
Fully equipped for the street—including turn signals, license-plate light, mirrors, speedometer and more. There’s even a grab strap and footpegs for a passenger.
SEALED-BATTERY
No maintenance hassles here, even in the case of an offroad tip over. The sealed battery has plenty of cranking power for the electric starter, and is well protected from the vibrations of off-road riding
PERFORMANCE
FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
The XR650L’s four-stroke, single-cylinder engine offers good fuel efficiency and a wide powerband. In addition, its proven powerplant requires very little maintenance.
DISC BRAKES
Front and rear disc brakes provide superior stopping power. Both front and rear disc rotors are drilled for lightness and better wet-weather performance.
CONVENIENCE
ELECTRIC STARTER
Adventure is just the push of a button away. The XR650L’s electric starter takes all the drama out of restarting off-road, or getting underway on a cold morning or after the bike’s been sitting all week.
QUICK-RELEASE FASTENERS
Accessing the air filter, battery and fuse box is fast and easy, thanks to the quick-release fasteners on the left sidecover. And once the cover is off, the fasteners stay in place, so there are no small parts to lose. Smart!
VERSATILITY
STREET-LEGAL FEATURES
Fully equipped for the street—including turn signals, license-plate light, mirrors, speedometer and more. There’s even a grab strap and footpegs for a passenger.
PASSENGER READY
With a passenger grab strap, folding passenger pegs, a long MX-style seat and plenty of Honda power, the XR650L lets you carry a passenger with ease.
DESIGN
SEALED BATTERY
No maintenance hassles here, even in the case of an off-road tip over. The sealed battery has plenty of cranking power for the electric starter, and is well protected from the vibrations of off-road riding.
DRY-SUMP LUBRICATION
The XR’s dry-sump design keeps the engine compact and eliminates the oil pan for superior ground clearance and damage resistance. Plus, with the engine oil in the frame, the frame itself acts like a giant oil cooler.
BLACK RIMS
In keeping with its clean new look, we’ve given the XR650L black rims front and rear. It’s amazing how much cleaner they make the bike look, especially combined with the black fork boots, black seat, and black tool bag.
FACTORY HANDGUARDS
Designed to make your XR650L off-road ready right out of the box, they help protect you from rocks, branches, thorns, brush, and rain.
HANDLING
18-INCH REAR WHEEL
The 18-inch rear wheel gives you a better overall ride and more sidewall protection against flats, and still offers a wide choice of on- or off-road tires.
21-INCH FRONT WHEEL
The 21-inch front wheel gives you a wide choice of tire selection for different riding conditions.
LONG-TRAVEL FRONT SUSPENSION
The long-travel fork also offers compression damping adjustability, letting you fine-tune it to deal with the bumps of off-road riding.
PRO-LINK® REAR SUSPENSION
Honda Pro-Link® rear suspension system offers compliant and comfortable ride quality with a high level of wheel control. Initial rates are soft for supple action over small bumps and ripples, while increasingly stiffer rates resist bottoming and maintain rear-wheel control over rougher surfaces. The remote-reservoir rear shock is fully adjustable for both compression and rebound damping.
STEEL FRAME
The XR650L’s steel frame is designed to handle the intensity of off-road travel. Plus, the frame’s backbone doubles as the engine’s oil tank, saving weight and space.
2023 Honda XR650L Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
Bulletproof 644cc SOHC four-stroke engine produces power and torque ideally suited for both on- and off-road riding.
Radial Four-Valve Combustion Chamber (RFVC) allows excellent combustion efficiency and high power output.
42.5mm constant-velocity (CV) carburetor offers crisp throttle response, excellent rideability and maximum power.
Reliable electric starter system allows easy push-button starting.
Gear-driven counterbalancer minimizes bothersome and tiring vibration.
Free-flowing, 2-into-1 exhaust system with quiet, USDA-qualified spark arrester/muffler.
Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner and maintenance-free CD ignition with electronic advance keep you out of the shop and on the road.
Dry-sump engine maximizes power by minimizing crankshaft windage and engine temperature.
Durable five-speed transmission offers a gear for every on- or off-road situation.
Heavy-duty, multi-plate clutch.
Heavy-duty, low-maintenance #520 O-ring-sealed drive chain.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
Honda Racing-inspired colors and graphics.
Semi-double-cradle steel frame is lightweight, strong and offers precise handling manners.
43mm Showa cartridge fork features 16-position compression damping adjustability and superb off-road performance.
Pro-Link® rear suspension.
Lightweight, strong and durable aluminum box-section swingarm with quick-detach rear wheel.
Front and rear disc brakes offer superb stopping power.
Lightweight yet super-strong wheels.
Frame-mounted passenger footrests for two-up riding capability.
Aggressive, dual-purpose front and rear tires offer excellent performance both on- and off-road.
18-inch rear wheel for greater tire selection.
Lightweight rims and hubs feature straight-pull spokes.
Combination headlight/number plate and dual airflow shrouds direct cool air to the engine.
Enduro-style headlight features high/low beams.
Motocross-style seat is comfortable and allows maximum rider movement.
Large, durable fenders keep debris off the rider.
Lightweight tubular engine guard.
Wide-section, folding, cleated foot pegs are comfortable and self-cleaning.
Flex-mounted turn signals resist breakage.
Compact speedometer features tripmeter/odometer, a neutral light as well as high-beam, turn-signal and side-stand indicators.
High-quality controls include comfortable grips and brush guards.
Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.
Meets current CARB and EPA standards.
California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
2023 Honda XR650L – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $6,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $NA CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £NA GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
Engine Type 644cc air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 100.0mm x 82.0mm
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Valve Train SOHC; four-valve RFVC™
Induction 42.5mm diaphragm-type CV carburetor
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/45T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
Front Suspension 43mm air-adjustable axle Showa® cartridge fork with 16-position compressiondamping adjustability; 11.6-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link® Showa single-shock with spring-preload, 20-position compression- and
20-position rebound-damping adjustability; 11.0-inch travel
Front Brake Single 256mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 220mm disc
Front Tire 3.00-21
Rear Tire 4.60-18
DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0°
Trail 4.0 inches
Wheelbase 57.3 inches
Seat Height 37.0 inches
Curb Weight 346 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel.)
Fuel Capacity 2.8 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve
Ground Clearance 13.0 inches
Miles Per Gallon
52 MPG – Miles per gallon values are calculated estimates of fuel consumed during
laboratory exhaust emissions tests specified by the EPA, not during on road riding.
Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how
you ride and maintain your vehicle, weather, road conditions, tire pressure, cargo
and accessories, rider and passenger weight, and other factors.
OTHER
Available Colors White
Model ID XR650L
Emissions Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and
may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Included Transferable limited warranty
Optional Extended Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan
2023 Honda XR650L – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
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